What is the Reporting Process for MA DCF Child Sexual Abuse Cases?
What is the Reporting Process for MA DCF Child Sexual Abuse Cases? MA DCF child sexual abuse is very important to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF). Child protection is something that everyone is responsible for to keep our community safe. Citizens help protect our neighbors and children; if you see child […]
How Does DCF Investigate Allegations of DCF Child Sexual Abuse in MA?
How Does DCF Investigate Allegations of DCF Child Sexual Abuse in MA? MA DCF Child Sexual Abuse includes actions parents and caretakers don’t realize is sexual abuse. The Department’s official definition of “sexual abuse” is: “Any non-accidental act by a caregiver upon a child that constitutes a sexual offense under the laws of the Commonwealth […]
How Do Parents Start Appealing MA DCF 51A Reports Successfully?
How Do Parents Start Appealing MA DCF 51A Reports Successfully? If the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) supports the allegations of a 51A report, it means the Department thinks you are guilty of abusing or neglecting your child. This can cause further DCF involvement, like the Department placing your children in foster care. […]
Appealing MA DCF: What to do When They Support or Substantiate Allegations?
Appealing MA DCF: What to do When They Support or Substantiate Allegations? Here is what you can do when the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) supports your neglect and abuse allegations is tell your case supervisor first. You must appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of the supported allegations to […]
How Does Appealing DCF Allegations Look Like in Massachusetts?
How Does Appealing DCF Allegations Look Like in Massachusetts? When you are not happy with the DCF’s decision of abuse or neglect against you, you have the right to appeal the decision made. Appealing DCF allegations by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) makes will take a lot of patience and effort. When […]
Appealing DCF Allegations: How to Change the Results of a 51B Investigation?
Appealing DCF Allegations: How to Change the Results of a 51B Investigation? Parents or caretakers can start appealing DCF allegations after the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) makes a decision about the allegations against you. What Does it Mean When DCF Makes an “Unsupported” Finding? After MA DCF investigates your family during […]
How DCF Child Abuse Hotline Consequences Affect Massachusetts Families
How Does DCF Child Abuse Hotline Consequences Affect Families in Massachusetts? DCF Child Abuse Hotline consequences can be devastating for families—especially when false allegations are involved. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Abuse Hotline can have severe consequences for families, especially when false allegations are involved. Imagine a loving family, like the Burkes, […]
Want to Know About the Screening Process of a MA DCF Investigation?
Want to Know About the Screening Process of a MA DCF Investigation? If you’re facing a MA DCF investigation, it’s important to understand how it begins—and what you can do to protect your family. Before launching a full investigation, DCF reviews every 51A report through a process called screening. The Massachusetts Department of Children […]
MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse: How to Manage & Keep Your Children
MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse: How to Manage & Keep Your Children If you’re facing a MA DCF investigation of child abuse, knowing your first steps can make all the difference. Massachusetts DCF Attorney Kevin Seaver explains how to protect your family from the very beginning of the process. What are the Most Important […]
How a DCF Substantiated Concern Impacts Your Investigation Outcome
How Can a Substantiated Concern Impact Your DCF Investigation Outcome? The DCF substantiated concern impact can affect everything—from custody decisions to long-term DCF involvement. Imagine being a parent like Jade, who faces a Department of Children and Families (DCF) substantiated concern that impacts her life. Jade never thought she would have to deal with […]
